Question 1

Why was Flora Cross cast as Eliza instead of Dakota Fanning?

Accepted Answer

Directors selected Flora Cross because she looked so much more like Juliette Binoche than Dakota Fanning did.

Question 2

What is the central family conflict in Bee Season?

Accepted Answer

Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in their daughter's spelling-bee quest.

Question 3

Which major film festivals premiered Bee Season in 2005?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at both the Telluride Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 4

Who plays the mother Miriam in the film?

Accepted Answer

Juliette Binoche plays the character Miriam.

Question 5

Who was originally considered for the role of Eliza?

Accepted Answer

Dakota Fanning was originally supposed to play Eliza before Flora Cross was cast.

Question 6

Why was Flora Cross cast as Eliza instead of Dakota Fanning?

Accepted Answer

Directors selected Flora Cross because she looked so much more like Juliette Binoche, who plays her mother Miriam.

Question 7

What is the central family conflict in Bee Season?

Accepted Answer

Miriam begins a downward emotional spiral as her husband Saul avoids their collapsing marriage by immersing himself in their daughter Eliza's spelling-bee quest.

Question 8

Which major film festivals featured Bee Season in 2005?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Telluride Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 9

Who auditioned for the role of Aaron Naumann?

Accepted Answer

Jonathan Murphy auditioned for the part of Aaron Naumann, though Max Minghella ultimately played the character.

Question 10

Who directed Bee Season?

Accepted Answer

Bee Season was directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel.

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